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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,177.04, 404,585.10 and 159,041.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,177.04, 404,585.10 and 159,041.04 is: 219,477.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,177.04 : 404,585.10 = 159,041.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,177.04/404,585.10 = 159,041.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,177.04x = 404,585.10 × 159,041.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,177.04x = 64,345,635,686.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,345,635,686.36/293,177.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,477.06

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